🚧 NSW Launches Statewide Forklift Safety Blitz for Safe Work Month 🚧

Posted on: 16 October 2025

The Minns Labor Government has announced a month-long compliance blitz across NSW, targeting forklift safety — one of SafeWork NSW’s top regulatory priorities for 2025.

Over 250 inspectors will conduct unannounced site visits throughout October to ensure workplaces have safe systems in place for operating forklifts and other mobile plant.

📊 The statistics since January 2024

• ⚠️ Over 600 forklift incidents reported
• ⚠️ 4 fatalities recorded
• ⚠️ Nearly 70% of incidents occurred in manufacturing, postal, transport, and warehousing

Forklift-related incidents — from collisions to rollovers — continue to cause serious injuries and tragic fatalities across NSW worksites.

“Safety is non-negotiable and should be the top priority for anyone operating a forklift.” — Sophie Cotsis, NSW Minister for Work Health and Safety

✅ How SWMS Generator helps during the blitz

At SWMS Generator, we help workplaces stay compliant and safe during this statewide forklift blitz — and beyond — with automated, compliant SWMS templates for:

• ✔️ Forklift Operation
• ✔️ Mobile Plant & Machinery
• ✔️ Warehouse Safety
• ✔️ Manual Handling
• ✔️ Psychosocial Risks

📋 Why a SWMS is essential

Every forklift task must have a clear Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) outlining hazards, risks, and control measures to:

• ✅ Protect workers from injury and death
• ✅ Meet WHS legal obligations
• ✅ Avoid fines during SafeWork NSW inspections

Create your forklift SWMS today:

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